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05/08/2026
Location: 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America
Learning and Development Technology Training Program Manager
General Purpose of the Job
The Technology L&D Training Program Manager (Tech L&D TPM) provides strategic leadership for the learning lifecycle of programs in DaVita’s Technology portfolio. They act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, learning design and training delivery teams, ensuring that training solutions are not only delivered on time but are also pedagogically sound and aligned with organizational and program goals. Working in conjunction with Product, IT, and business stakeholders, TPMs help map out, define and execute the list of dependent projects that need to be completed to reach the program’s overall objectives. They focus on strategy, implementation, and management of projects and resources appropriately within Tech L&D.
Responsibilities
General
- This role will support the portfolio of technology learning initiatives targeted for the development of teammates across DaVita.
- Establish active engagement and positive relationships with the Subject Matter Experts and partners.
Work in conjunction with Business & IT leaders to:
- Identify a comprehensive impact assessment on teammates, groups and teams affected by the Program’s initiatives.
- Evaluate and define impacts from the Program’s deployment.
- Establish Program-level deployment timeline.
- Own the establishment of a Program-level strategy.
- Ensures appropriate coordination across impacted partners and internal processes to ensure a smooth delivery.
Training Enablement & Delivery
- Oversee the end-to-end content development lifecycle for training initiatives. Establish timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality training assets.
- Create and update courses, job aids, quick reference guides, FAQs, and other performance support collateral, as needed.
- Sync classroom delivery with digital performance support, ensuring that what is taught in a session is perfectly mirrored in the job aids and guides teammates use back at their desks.
- Ensure our trainers never walk into a session unprepared. You provide the backstage support that allows them to shine in the spotlight.
- Attend and evaluate live training sessions to gather real-time feedback, ensuring delivery remains high-energy, on-track, and impactful.
- Act as a trusted advisor to teammates, providing constructive feedback on delivery techniques and content flow to elevate the overall quality of the learning experience.
Content Library Management:
- Maintain an up-to-date and organized listing of all training content in our Technology learning library. This includes version control and archiving outdated materials.
General Training Support:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for training initiatives as needed, including communication and reporting.
- Share ongoing program status and deployment information with L&D leadership team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- The Foundation: You bring a Bachelor’s degree to the table (or the equivalent "school of hard knocks" experience) in a field like Instructional Design, Business - basically, you have a proven track record of learning complex systems and applying them.
- Content Development Skills: The ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand content using tools like Articulate, Canva, Camtasia.
- Project Management: Experience with identifying and implementing various project management methodologies to keep a high-volume team on track on small/medium complex projects.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and align training initiatives with long-term business objectives.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to catch errors and inconsistencies in training materials.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks, maintain a content library, and prioritize incoming requests.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and other stakeholders.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfort with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Date
05/08/2026
Location: 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America
Learning and Development Technology Training Program Manager
General Purpose of the Job
The Technology L&D Training Program Manager (Tech L&D TPM) provides strategic leadership for the learning lifecycle of programs in DaVita’s Technology portfolio. They act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, learning design and training delivery teams, ensuring that training solutions are not only delivered on time but are also pedagogically sound and aligned with organizational and program goals. Working in conjunction with Product, IT, and business stakeholders, TPMs help map out, define and execute the list of dependent projects that need to be completed to reach the program’s overall objectives. They focus on strategy, implementation, and management of projects and resources appropriately within Tech L&D.
Responsibilities
General
- This role will support the portfolio of technology learning initiatives targeted for the development of teammates across DaVita.
- Establish active engagement and positive relationships with the Subject Matter Experts and partners.
Work in conjunction with Business & IT leaders to:
- Identify a comprehensive impact assessment on teammates, groups and teams affected by the Program’s initiatives.
- Evaluate and define impacts from the Program’s deployment.
- Establish Program-level deployment timeline.
- Own the establishment of a Program-level strategy.
- Ensures appropriate coordination across impacted partners and internal processes to ensure a smooth delivery.
Training Enablement & Delivery
- Oversee the end-to-end content development lifecycle for training initiatives. Establish timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality training assets.
- Create and update courses, job aids, quick reference guides, FAQs, and other performance support collateral, as needed.
- Sync classroom delivery with digital performance support, ensuring that what is taught in a session is perfectly mirrored in the job aids and guides teammates use back at their desks.
- Ensure our trainers never walk into a session unprepared. You provide the backstage support that allows them to shine in the spotlight.
- Attend and evaluate live training sessions to gather real-time feedback, ensuring delivery remains high-energy, on-track, and impactful.
- Act as a trusted advisor to teammates, providing constructive feedback on delivery techniques and content flow to elevate the overall quality of the learning experience.
Content Library Management:
- Maintain an up-to-date and organized listing of all training content in our Technology learning library. This includes version control and archiving outdated materials.
General Training Support:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for training initiatives as needed, including communication and reporting.
- Share ongoing program status and deployment information with L&D leadership team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- The Foundation: You bring a Bachelor’s degree to the table (or the equivalent "school of hard knocks" experience) in a field like Instructional Design, Business - basically, you have a proven track record of learning complex systems and applying them.
- Content Development Skills: The ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand content using tools like Articulate, Canva, Camtasia.
- Project Management: Experience with identifying and implementing various project management methodologies to keep a high-volume team on track on small/medium complex projects.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and align training initiatives with long-term business objectives.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to catch errors and inconsistencies in training materials.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks, maintain a content library, and prioritize incoming requests.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and other stakeholders.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfort with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Training Program Manager
Lead with your degree field, not just your job title
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree and your role. Frame your background explicitly: a degree in instructional design, HR, or organizational development maps cleanly to Training Program Manager responsibilities. Make that connection obvious in every application.
Target employers with existing L&D infrastructure
Large enterprises with dedicated Learning and Development teams are far more likely to have immigration counsel on staff and prior OPT sponsorship experience. Mid-sized firms building out their training function for the first time are higher-risk bets for visa-naive hiring managers.
Quantify program impact before you apply
Hiring managers sponsoring OPT workers want to see measurable ROI. Prepare two or three specific examples: completion rates improved, onboarding time reduced, or employee performance scores after your training initiatives. Numbers make the sponsorship conversation easier for the employer.
Address OPT early in recruiter conversations
Waiting until an offer to disclose your status creates friction. Mention your OPT authorization and remaining duration in the first recruiter call. It signals transparency, gives the employer time to consult HR, and filters out roles where sponsorship was never realistic.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM extension
Degrees in educational technology, human resource development, or instructional systems design are often STEM-designated. A 24-month extension gives employers a longer runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is required, which meaningfully reduces their perceived risk in hiring you.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring OPT
Applying to companies with no sponsorship history is an inefficient use of your OPT clock. Migrate Mate surfaces Training Program Manager roles at employers who have sponsored international candidates before, so you spend your authorized period on opportunities that are actually viable.
Training Program Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Training Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT?
Yes, in most cases. Training Program Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources, organizational development, or educational technology. That degree requirement is what makes the role a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which is necessary for both OPT work authorization and any future H-1B petition.
Which degree fields best support OPT authorization for this role?
Instructional design, human resource development, organizational behavior, educational technology, and industrial-organizational psychology are the strongest matches. A general business degree can work if your coursework or concentration emphasized training and development. The key is demonstrating a direct connection between your degree field and the core responsibilities of the Training Program Manager role.
Can I work as a Training Program Manager on a STEM OPT extension?
Potentially yes, depending on your undergraduate or graduate degree. Programs in educational technology, instructional systems design, and human resource development are frequently STEM-designated under the DHS STEM list. If your degree qualifies, you can apply for a 24-month extension after your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to three years of total work authorization before needing employer-sponsored status.
What should I look for when evaluating whether an employer will support my OPT?
Look for employers who have previously hired international students or sponsored H-1B workers, which signals they understand the process. Large organizations with in-house HR and legal teams are better positioned than small companies encountering OPT paperwork for the first time. Migrate Mate filters Training Program Manager roles by sponsorship history, making it easier to focus your search on employers already familiar with work authorization requirements.
How does the 90-day unemployment limit affect my Training Program Manager job search?
F-1 OPT students can accumulate no more than 90 days of unemployment during the initial 12-month period. STEM extension holders get an additional 60 days, for a maximum of 150 days total across both periods. Training Program Manager hiring cycles can run six to ten weeks, so starting your search well before your OPT start date or current role ends is critical to staying within those limits.